Wash children’s hands frequently and always before meals.
Parents with infants that are unwell with diarrhoea and vomiting after contact with floodwater should seek medical advice from NHS Direct 111 or your doctor.
Do not let children play on muddy paved or concreted areas until they have been cleaned. Sunlight and soil help destroy harmful bugs so it is usually safe for children to play on grass after a week or so.
Wash floodwater-contaminated toys with hot water and detergent. Soft toys can be put in a hot (60°C) machine wash.